Ian Roome
MP for North Devon
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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In the past few weeks, I have spoken to five people from my rural North Devon constituency who have been forced to remove their own teeth with pliers or amateur surgical kits because they are unable to find an NHS dentist. What would the Prime Minister say to those people, and when will the Government banish this dentistry crisis to the history books?
Context
People in North Devon are unable to find NHS dentists, leading some to remove their own teeth. There is a need for urgent action to address the dentistry crisis.
The Prime Minister
This is a legacy of the Conservative party with one in four adults struggling for NHS care and tooth decay being the most common reason for hospital admissions among children aged 5-9. We are fixing this by rolling out 700,000 urgent and emergency appointments, reforming the dental contract, and recruiting more dentists.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not provide a specific timeline for ending the crisis or addressing immediate needs of those in North Devon.
Legacy Issue
Session: PMQs
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North Devon's intensive care unit has only six beds and serves 165,000 people. Can you assure that the hospital will receive urgent funding under the new programme?
Context
North Devon district hospital is the most remote in mainland England, with outdated facilities.
Keir Starmer
We are reviewing the NHS programme to ensure sustainability and support trusts in developing schemes. The Health Secretary will provide more details soon.
Assessment
Did not confirm funding for North Devon district hospital specifically
Reviewing The Programme
Session: PMQs
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Will the Secretary of State ensure that funding for school meals is sustained and that procurement supports healthy, fresh, and local food, given the recent consultation?
Context
Two school food providers in Devon have closed due to rising costs, affecting the quality of school meals.
Bridget Phillipson
The Government intends to ensure proper funding for school meals and healthy procurement. The Labour Government is consulting on improving food standards, delivering a huge expansion in free school meals from September for families on universal credit.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities, noting the importance of safeguarding measures and the need for additional funding to support this.
Context
The safety of young children in early years settings is a priority.
Bridget Phillipson
The safety of our youngest children is of the utmost priority. Additional funding of over £4.5 million this financial year and at least £8 million in future years will be provided to Ofsted, including 3,000 unannounced visits a year and an increased number of inspectors for larger settings.
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Following issues with deploying HMS Dragon, will the defence readiness bill urgently review how Type 45 destroyers can be made more readily available for aerial defense?
Context
There were recent challenges with deploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East at short notice. The Defence Readiness Bill was mentioned in the Strategic Defence Review.
John Healey
Yes.
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One of my constituents in North Devon is a Royal Marines veteran who was just awarded over £2,700 in backdated universal credit, after the DWP failed to disregard his war pension from his monthly income. What can be done to ensure DWP staff understand armed forces pensions? Will the Minister assure hon. Members that this is not happening to other veterans across the country?
Context
A constituent in North Devon received over £2,700 in backdated universal credit after the DWP failed to disregard his war pension from monthly income. This incident raises concerns about DWP staff's understanding of special treatment for armed forces pensions.
Stephen Timms
I am very sorry to hear that the system was not properly understood in the case of the hon. Gentleman's constituent. He is absolutely right that there is special treatment for compensation payments of this kind within the universal credit system. I will certainly talk to my officials about ensuring that those arrangements are properly understood in the Department.
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Last week, HMS Dragon left Portsmouth bound for Cyprus, having been prepared for deployment inside six days. The Royal Navy says that preparation would normally have taken six weeks. What can the Government do to ensure that more of our surface fleet is available when urgently needed?
Context
HMS Dragon left Portsmouth for Cyprus within six days of deployment, which is significantly faster than the normal six-week preparation period.
Alistair Carns
The hon. Member is absolutely correct. We took a six-week programme of deep refit and rearmed in six days—a remarkable effort from both the industry and the Royal Navy. I doff my cap to what they have done. That ship is now sailing to the middle east. At times of crisis, we can move things faster.
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Has the Secretary of State received any advice to remove items from the draft defence investment plan? The plan must be completed.
Context
The MP is inquiring about the status of finalising and approving items from the draft defence investment plan.
John Healey
We are working flat out to deliver the defence investment plan, which will put into practice the 10-year vision set out in the strategic defence review. The details will be reported to the House when completed.
Session: Defence Investment Plan
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What steps are the Government taking to support small businesses in the south-west to help them make the most of the summer tourist season?
Context
Small businesses in the south-west are gearing up for the busy tourist season.
Blair McDougall
We have increased finance available to businesses by £4 billion and are proposing stronger measures on late payments and cutting red tape to support small businesses.
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Does the Minister agree that by being asked to focus on parcels over letters, and having overtime hours for deliveries restricted, many hard-working postal workers will feel that public trust in Royal Mail is being undermined?
Context
Workers feel that public trust in Royal Mail is being undermined due to a focus on parcels over letters and restricted overtime hours for deliveries.
Blair McDougall
The Minister discussed the prioritisation of parcels with Ofcom and noted that Ofcom had previously investigated the matter and would investigate again if concerns persist.
Session: Postal Delivery Services
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I thank the Minister for the Government's decision to effectively write off about 90% of Devon county council's SEND debts. Will the Minister tell us how the new school curriculum will give schools the flexibility they need to support children with special educational needs across very different parts of the country, including rural areas such as North Devon?
Context
Devon county council's SEND debts have been effectively written off, and there is a need to ensure that schools have the flexibility to support children with special educational needs across different parts of the country.
Georgia Gould
The Government's curriculum and assessment review sets out a modern curriculum with a breadth of learning and enrichment for young people, but it is important to have the right adaptations and flexibilities to meet children's needs. The Government will ensure that the curriculum meets children's needs and provides the right support everywhere in the country.
Session: Supporting Children with SEND
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How will the new licence to practice differ from existing regulations, ethics codes, and training programmes?
Context
The Home Office's announcement of a new license requirement for police training and conduct regulation is questioned.
Sarah Jones
The licence to practice is being introduced for support and training needs but did not specify differences from existing structures.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Government could invest better in naval shipbuilding if it paid attention to a National Audit Office report estimating that £1.5 billion a year of defence spending is lost to fraud, and the Ministry of Defence recovers only 48p for every £1 spent on counter-fraud work, less than other Departments. What will the Minister do to ensure that more of this funding can be recovered for our national defence?
Context
A National Audit Office report estimates that £1.5 billion a year of defence spending is lost to fraud, and the Ministry of Defence recovers only 48p for every £1 spent on counter-fraud work.
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard)
Let us be absolutely clear: any money lost to fraud is money that people have taken away from our national security and our national defences, and that is unacceptable. The Department is looking at how we can continuously improve our anti-fraud measures, and we will continue to do so. As we roll out increased defence spending, it is even more important that we spend the money wisely.
Session: Naval Shipbuilding
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The Tarka line in North Devon has seen a massive increase in footfall. However, the line is often closed because of the lack of infrastructure upkeep. Will the Minister meet me to discuss various funding opportunities? It is a rural line that is vital for students to get into Exeter and for people’s job opportunities—I know that the Government are all about job growth.
Context
The Tarka Line has seen an increase in footfall but is often closed due to lack of infrastructure maintenance.
James Murray (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right: we are all about job growth. I fear I will be quite busy after this set of questions with taking up projects in different constituencies, but that is absolutely right, because we all want to make sure that we have better investment—particularly in transport and infrastructure—for our constituents. I assure him that I will look into the matter and get back in touch with him.
Session: Rail Infrastructure
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One of my constituents is a disabled Royal Navy veteran. Their migration to universal credit has been a nightmare, involving incorrect payments, long delays to identity verification and a lack of help with accessibility. I have received no response to their case since 13 November last year. Does the Minister agree that that falls short of what people should expect from the DWP? Will he help me to get this matter resolved?
Context
A constituent's experience with incorrect payments, long delays to identity verification and a lack of help with accessibility during the migration to universal credit.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
I am sorry to hear of the hon. Gentleman’s experience. We are in the most difficult part of the transition, as people who were previously on employment and support allowance move over to universal credit. We have introduced an enhanced support journey to try to simplify it, and I am keeping a very close eye on how it is going. If he sends me the details of that case, I will certainly look at them.
Session: Topical Questions
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Over Christmas, I was contacted by constituents in North Devon who have been without NHS dental care for nearly 20 years—one with a tooth held together with superglue. When will the Government reform the dental contract and properly tackle recruitment and retention, especially in rural areas, so that we stop the haemorrhaging of dentists from the NHS in the longer term?
Context
Residents of North Devon have been without NHS dental care for nearly 20 years, with extreme cases such as a tooth held together by superglue.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
We are working closely with the British Dental Association, dentists and patient groups to get a grip on this issue. We know that 95% of dentists would like to see reform to improve recruitment and retention, so we are taking action in partnership with them.
Session: Topical Questions
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The strategic defence review states that we need a 30% increase in cadet forces, from 140,000 to 180,000. However, I am informed that there is a severe shortage of adult instructors. What is the Minister going to do to address that problem?
Context
The strategic defence review requires a 30% increase in cadets from the current number of 140,000 to 180,000 by 2030. However, there is a severe shortage of adult instructors needed for this expansion.
The Minister for Veterans and People (Louise Sandher-Jones)
The hon. Member raises an important point. The cadets are a fantastic opportunity for our young people, who learn to build valuable skills, values and experience. Underpinning that is the work of our amazing adult volunteers. We are working very hard to see what we can do to improve how we support adult volunteers and, of course, to recruit more, so that we can continue to grow our cadets by 30% by 2030.
Session: Topical Questions
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What day this week will the defence investment plan be announced?
Context
The government previously committed to publishing the defence investment plan before the Christmas recess, but has not done so.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
We are working flat out between now and the end of the year to finalise the defence investment plan. Even though the hon. Gentleman is a new Member, he will appreciate, from serving on the Defence Committee, the scale of the decisions that we need to make.
Session: Defence Spending Economic Growth
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Forces families sometimes find that a child’s education, health and care plan is not automatically recognised when they are reposted to a new area, leaving children without provision. With the children’s services White Paper due next year, will the Minister ensure that military children specifically are included and raise the issue of adopting the Ministry of Defence local authority partnership system with local authorities that currently do not use it?
Context
A constituent of Ian Roome has raised concerns about the lack of recognition of a child's education, health and care plan when families are reposted to new areas. This issue is pertinent with the upcoming children’s services White Paper.
Georgia Gould
I will look into the points that the hon. Gentleman has raised. It would be very helpful if he could write to me on those issues.
Session: Topical Questions
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Many parents are concerned about how schools address the sensitive issues of consent and sexual violence. What action is the Department taking to ensure that those subjects are being taught in schools by appropriately trained professionals, to safeguard both pupils and teachers?
Context
Parents are concerned about how schools address sensitive issues of consent and sexual violence.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Olivia Bailey)
That is exactly what our new RSHE guidance aims to do, to give schools the support they need to ensure that our young people are taught about healthy relationships, and to learn about critical concepts such as consent.
Session: Sexual Consent and Relationships Education
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In rural areas like my constituency, private renting is very expensive and is unaffordable to many. What is the Minister doing to ensure that more housing is available at social rent rather than market rent, which people can simply not afford?
Context
In rural areas like my constituency, private renting is very expensive and is unaffordable to many.
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
We are ensuring, through the new £39 billion social and affordable homes programme, for example, that the types of homes that need extra grant funding have that flexibility—that will include rural housing.
Session: Topical Questions
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I have visited many schools in North Devon, and many are facing the dilemma of whether to fund essential maintenance or to lay off teaching assistants. What is the Minister doing to ensure that adequate funding reaches rural schools so that they do not have to cut teaching staff in order to balance the books?
Context
Many schools in North Devon are facing the dilemma of whether to fund essential maintenance or lay off teaching assistants due to inadequate funding.
Josh MacAlister
I am happy to correspond with the hon. Member about the situation facing that school. In relation to school buildings, a number of schemes are available to provide support.
Session: Topical Questions
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Following recent news that Norway will purchase Type 26 frigates, with Denmark potentially placing a significant order for the Type 31, can the Secretary of State soon give the UK additional good news?
Context
Recent news about Norway's purchase of Type 26 frigates and speculation about Denmark potentially ordering the Type 31.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
This is the biggest British warship deal ever, with Norway’s biggest ever defence contract. When the Prime Minister of Norway announced it, he said that Britain was their best strategic partner and built the best warships. We hope to ensure this leads to other export contracts that will bring jobs and a future to British industry.
Session: Defence Sector Innovation
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Back in the autumn, the new Government announced plans to reduce the financial support available for level 7 apprenticeships. Does the Secretary of State understand that curtailing higher-level apprenticeships will make it harder to access graduate-level skills and qualifications in rural areas such as North Devon, where there are no universities nearby?
Context
The government has announced plans to reduce financial support for level 7 apprenticeships, a decision that could impact rural areas where higher-level skills and qualifications are crucial.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Janet Daby)
The Government have an extremely challenging fiscal inheritance and tough choices need to be taken on how funding should be prioritised to generate opportunities for all. Employers will still be able to offer and invest in level 7 apprenticeships where they feel they provide a good return on investment. We have taken advice from Skills England, which engages with employers on funding for level 7 apprenticeships, over the autumn. The Department expects to make a final decision on affected apprenticeships shortly.
Session: Apprenticeships
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What methodology will be used to ensure that local government funding does not overlook areas with real pockets of remote deprivation and poverty in North Devon, given the Department's recent cut to the rural services delivery grant?
Context
The Minister has written to councils about local government reorganisation and devolution plans. North Devon faces significant socio-economic challenges, including remote deprivation and isolation.
The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon)
The Minister clarified that the reorganisation will shift resources from back office functions to frontline services, providing direct benefits to residents. He also noted that the provisional funding settlement ensures an average increase of 5% for primarily rural councils with no net reduction in income levels, demonstrating a commitment to rural communities.
Session: Local Government Reorganisation Devon
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One of my constituents in receipt of PIP is sight-impaired, deaf-blind registered and cannot use a phone or fill out forms. Can the Minister tell me why PIP reassessments are being scheduled for people with incurable disabilities and terminal illnesses?
Context
A constituent of the MP has a sight impairment and is unable to use a phone or fill out forms. The question arises due to scheduled PIP reassessments for people with severe disabilities.
Stephen Timms
We need to ensure that the process is accessible—I agree with him about that. Help can be provided to manage the assessment process. If he would like to send me more details about his constituent, I would be glad to see what we can do to help.
Session: PIP Application Process
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the personal independence payment application process?
Context
The MP is concerned about the adequacy of the PIP application process, particularly for individuals with severe disabilities.
Stephen Timms
The hon. Gentleman raises a very fair point. It is, of course, important that we keep the awards under review, because sometimes they go up as well as down and we want to ensure that the support being provided is appropriate for the claimant. We also need to ensure that the process is accessible—I agree with him about that.
Session: PIP Application Process
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Does the Minister agree that if Iceland and Monaco can be approved countries under the reciprocal UK mobility scheme, our closest neighbours such as Ireland and France should also be included? Many schools in my constituency would like a youth mobility agreement because it would benefit young people.
Context
The discussion continues on the possibility of a youth mobility agreement, referencing existing schemes and benefits to schools.
Stephen Doughty
We will not give a running commentary on our discussions with the European Union. The Prime Minister and the President of the European Commission met to strengthen the relationship between the EU and the UK, but no specific mention is made regarding youth mobility agreements.
Session: EU-UK Youth Mobility Agreement
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If he will have discussions with his European counterparts on a potential youth mobility agreement. The Foreign Secretary is not present and it is unclear if such discussions are taking place.
Context
The question arises from a discussion on the UK's relationship with Europe, specifically regarding youth mobility agreements.
Stephen Doughty
We will continue to look at EU proposals on a range of issues, but we will not return to freedom of movement. However, we are committed to finding constructive ways of working together and delivering for the British people.
Session: EU-UK Youth Mobility Agreement
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What assurances can be given that the strategic defence review will address the backlog of new recruits trying to get through medical assessments?
Context
The government has a recruitment crisis in the armed forces.
John Healey
The strategic defence review will place people at its heart. The government inherited a situation where recruitment targets were missed every year for 14 years, leading to a recruitment crisis. No plan can deal with this without sorting out recruitment.
Session: Strategic Defence Review
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The united support for Ukraine is not shared in the United States; there have been worrying comments by the Republican vice-presidential candidate. The Foreign Secretary knows Mr Vance. What assurances has he had from him regarding financial and military support for Ukraine should Trump win?
Context
Concern about potential changes in US financial and military support if the Republican candidate wins.
David Lammy
The US has committed over £135 billion in support for Ukraine, including the supplemental $61 billion, and we thank it for that. I was very pleased to meet with J. D. Vance at the Munich conference and subsequently in Washington DC, and I continue to have good conversations with him about these very important issues.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Rural Fuel Duty Relief
07 January 2026
Responding: Dan Tomlinson
Main Concerns
['The rural fuel duty relief scheme supports around 125,000 local residents and many visitors across the UK. However, since its introduction in 2012, the 5p per litre tax relief has lost more than 30% of its purchasing power due to inflation. The scheme is particularly important for isolated rural areas where public transport alternatives are limited.']
Specific Asks
['The scheme should be updated to reflect current economic conditions and extended to regions like Wales that currently do not benefit from it.']
Building Homes and Renewing Communities
03 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
08 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The House recognises the threat posed by Russia and China, as well as the uncertainty regarding US reliability within NATO. It acknowledges the UK's current military shortfalls and calls for a program...
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
08 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr Carmichael highlighted the concern regarding the management of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, specifically noting proposed changes to payments for coastguard rescue officers that could impact ...
Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Reserve Forces and Cadets Act - Schedule 6
22 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I move that the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to enhance support for reserve forces and cadet organisations, recognising their significant contribution to community resilience and ...
Defence Investment Plan
10 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Armed Forces Act 2026 - Amendments 2, 3, 4, 88, and 89
02 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Nusrat Ghani proposes several amendments to the Armed Forces Act 2026 aimed at ensuring continuity of support for children with special educational needs, adoption and fostering arrangements, NHS ...
Ministry of Defence
04 March 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Tan Dhesi, as Chair of the Defence Committee, emphasised the need for long-term strategic investment in defence to counter the increasing military threat from Russia and China. He criticised the UK's ...
Spring Forecast
03 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East
02 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Tarka Line
04 February 2026
The petition addresses the overcrowding, repeated service disruptions due to flooding, and structural deficiencies of the Tarka Rail Line between Barnstaple and Exeter, which has seen a record-breakin...
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Attendance
58.2%
57 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
44
44.9% of votes
No Votes
13
13.3% of votes
Abstentions
41
41.8% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
29
Ministerial Questions Asked
37
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+116% above average
This MP:
29
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+661% above average
This MP:
37
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-59% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-16% below average
This MP:
58.2
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Ian Roome's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.